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The High Court decision did not rule on whether or not Family First was a charity.

The Herald understands that decision has now been reconsidered, and that the formal notification process is underway to tell Family First it is being deregistered as a charity.

Deregistration means that they cannot claim tax exemptions for their donations, and usually means the Inland Revenue Department will no longer allow donors to claim tax rebates for donating money to them.

A Department of Internal Affairs spokesperson said the department couldn't confirm or deny the deregistration before speaking with Family First.

However, in a statement, the spokesperson said Family First would remain a registered charity while any court action was underway.

"We can't make any comment while this process is underway but a final decision will be made by the independent Charities Registration Board.